Forwarded from Gildas’ Plea
Today marks 458 years since the death of a great man of God, John Calvin:
“I labored at the task [writing The Institutes] especially for our Frenchmen, for I saw that many were hungering and thirsting after Christ and yet that only a few had any real knowledge of him."
During his life, Calvin played a pivotal role in Reformed thinking, so much so, that his name has become synonymous with the movement. Not only that, but Calvin authored an array of books and commentaries, 1300+ letters and preached many influential sermons. The most famous accomplishment of Calvin is the Institutes of the Christian religion, which has aided in edifying millions of saints.
We thank the Lord for blessing the world with such a godly and wise man.
Soli Deo Gloria
“I labored at the task [writing The Institutes] especially for our Frenchmen, for I saw that many were hungering and thirsting after Christ and yet that only a few had any real knowledge of him."
During his life, Calvin played a pivotal role in Reformed thinking, so much so, that his name has become synonymous with the movement. Not only that, but Calvin authored an array of books and commentaries, 1300+ letters and preached many influential sermons. The most famous accomplishment of Calvin is the Institutes of the Christian religion, which has aided in edifying millions of saints.
We thank the Lord for blessing the world with such a godly and wise man.
Soli Deo Gloria
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A quick question for anyone who has their kids in public school…
What the hell are you thinking? If your kids manage to avoid fedop school shootings, they will have to have to face daily hostile indoctrination from fat, stupid, leftist, anti-Christian, anti-white teachers and exposure to literal pornography in class. If by some means they remain Christian through this abuse coupled with deliberately distorted science and history “classes”, they will surely be scarred and far weaker for it.
There are literally zero positives to public school. They will learn nothing you couldn’t have taught them far better yourself. Inb4
>But we can’t afford it!
>If you make wise financial decisions, you can. Ask your pastor and local Christian families about ways to partner up to save time and money. If you don’t do anything to overcome this minor hurdle, you literally hate your children. You have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.
What the hell are you thinking? If your kids manage to avoid fedop school shootings, they will have to have to face daily hostile indoctrination from fat, stupid, leftist, anti-Christian, anti-white teachers and exposure to literal pornography in class. If by some means they remain Christian through this abuse coupled with deliberately distorted science and history “classes”, they will surely be scarred and far weaker for it.
There are literally zero positives to public school. They will learn nothing you couldn’t have taught them far better yourself. Inb4
>But we can’t afford it!
>If you make wise financial decisions, you can. Ask your pastor and local Christian families about ways to partner up to save time and money. If you don’t do anything to overcome this minor hurdle, you literally hate your children. You have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.
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A Biblical View of Inflation
First, let’s define inflation. Inflation is when prices for a constant quantity/quality of goods increases. So prices increase but without a corresponding increase in the amount or quality of the goods. Inflation generally occurs because central banks create additional money, whether by physical printing or electronically (by purchasing assets on the open market).
God’s law authorizes the government to be a punisher of evil and a rewarder of good. Nowhere is the government given control over banks and currencies. The government is given the authority to levy taxes (which are to be less than the tithe), and can require payment in certain currencies, but forbidding alternate currencies or transactions with them is definite overreach.
Most seriously, however, governments (and the central banks controlled by them), by creating ever more money and depleting the value of people’s incomes and savings, are stealing. The law is clear that theft is not limited to physically taking property but can include damaging the value of property.
I’m thinking of writing a full blog post on inflation. Let me know if you’re interested!
First, let’s define inflation. Inflation is when prices for a constant quantity/quality of goods increases. So prices increase but without a corresponding increase in the amount or quality of the goods. Inflation generally occurs because central banks create additional money, whether by physical printing or electronically (by purchasing assets on the open market).
God’s law authorizes the government to be a punisher of evil and a rewarder of good. Nowhere is the government given control over banks and currencies. The government is given the authority to levy taxes (which are to be less than the tithe), and can require payment in certain currencies, but forbidding alternate currencies or transactions with them is definite overreach.
Most seriously, however, governments (and the central banks controlled by them), by creating ever more money and depleting the value of people’s incomes and savings, are stealing. The law is clear that theft is not limited to physically taking property but can include damaging the value of property.
I’m thinking of writing a full blog post on inflation. Let me know if you’re interested!
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Forwarded from Disclose.tv
NEW - Mexico bans e-cigarettes and other vaping devices.
President Lopez Obrador said it was a "lie" to claim that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to inhaling tobacco smoke.
@disclosetv
President Lopez Obrador said it was a "lie" to claim that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to inhaling tobacco smoke.
@disclosetv
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Forwarded from Gildas’ Plea
Happy Day of Pentecost!
Pentecost or Whitsun was the day the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples ten days after the Ascension of Christ. This was prophesied not only in Joel 2:28 but also by Christ in John 14:16-26 as the Paraclete/Comforter which Christ would send after He ascended into heaven.
Soli Deo Gloria
Joel 2:28
²⁸And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Acts 2:17
¹⁷And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
John 14:26
²⁶But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Pentecost or Whitsun was the day the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples ten days after the Ascension of Christ. This was prophesied not only in Joel 2:28 but also by Christ in John 14:16-26 as the Paraclete/Comforter which Christ would send after He ascended into heaven.
Soli Deo Gloria
Joel 2:28
²⁸And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Acts 2:17
¹⁷And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
John 14:26
²⁶But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Geneva Catechism Calvin.pdf
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One of the earliest Reformed catechisms, foundational to all the following ones, was the Geneva Catechism, written by John Calvin in 1545. His printer was running a tight deadline, and so he had a courier running back and forth to bring each successive page of the catechism to the printer as soon as Calvin finished writing it. It begins with a question which would obviously inspire the Westminster divines, a century later:
Question1 Master. — What is the chief end of human life?
Scholar. — To know God by whom men were created.
Enjoy reading all 373 questions in the pdf!
Question1 Master. — What is the chief end of human life?
Scholar. — To know God by whom men were created.
Enjoy reading all 373 questions in the pdf!
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J. C. Ryle did not support the current thing:
"The fear of man" does indeed "bring a snare" (Prov.29:25). It is terrible to observe the power which it has over most minds, and especially over the minds of the young. Few seem to have any opinions of their own, or to think for themselves. Like dead fish, they go with the stream and tide: what others think right, they think right; and what others call wrong, they call wrong too. There are not many original thinkers in the world. Most men are like sheep, they follow a leader. If it was the fashion of the day to be Romanists, they would be Romanists, -- if to be Mahometans, they would be Mahometans. They dread the idea of going against the current of the times. In a word, the opinion of the day becomes their religion, their creed, their Bible, and their God.
"The fear of man" does indeed "bring a snare" (Prov.29:25). It is terrible to observe the power which it has over most minds, and especially over the minds of the young. Few seem to have any opinions of their own, or to think for themselves. Like dead fish, they go with the stream and tide: what others think right, they think right; and what others call wrong, they call wrong too. There are not many original thinkers in the world. Most men are like sheep, they follow a leader. If it was the fashion of the day to be Romanists, they would be Romanists, -- if to be Mahometans, they would be Mahometans. They dread the idea of going against the current of the times. In a word, the opinion of the day becomes their religion, their creed, their Bible, and their God.
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Forwarded from The Beacons Are Lit
Forwarded from Disclose.tv
JUST IN - U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, returning decision on abortion laws to individual states.
Alito: "The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision."
https://www.disclose.tv/id/1540338221367918593/
Full text of the ruling:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf
@disclosetv
Alito: "The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision."
https://www.disclose.tv/id/1540338221367918593/
Full text of the ruling:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf
@disclosetv
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Thought provoking essay here, lads. Auron McIntyre explains why the left pushes such ridiculous nonsense- lies serve as an effective psychological organizing tool. https://youtu.be/se5PUqyqGhM
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